Service Awards - Faculty & Staff

Award Amount:

• $250 - Payable to the partner organization if applicable

Eligibility:

• Service partnership (hosting and mentoring) USC Upstate Service Learning students for at least two semesters

Nomination Procedure:

• Email a nomination statement detailing why the community partner should be named "Community Partner of the Year" to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu. 
  
• Include observations/evidence of: 
  • Collaboration between partner and USC Upstate
  • Partner's active involvement in determining the nature and implementation of service activities
  • Partner's active interest (engaging, mentoring, and otherwise supporting) in USC Upstate Service Learning students
  • Contribution to community needs

Application Procedure:

• Not applicable. Your nomination is your partner's application. 
  
• Your nominee is welcome to submit supporting documentation through you or directly to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu

Decision Criteria:

• Evidence of collaboration between partner and USC Upstate
• Evidence of partner's active involvement in determining the nature and implementation of service activities
• Evidence of partner actively supporting (engaging, mentoring, evaluating, etc) USC Upstate Service Learning students
• Partner's contribution to community needs
• Preference given to first‐time awardees

Award Amount:

• $100

Eligibility:

• Full or part‐time staff with at least 12 months of continuous service at USC Upstate

Nomination Procedure:

• Online Nomination Form (nominees will be invited to apply)
• Self‐nominations are welcome. Simply complete the application procedure

Application Procedure:

• Online Reflective Personal Statement  describing your volunteer engagement in community Please include any connections to USC Upstate
• At least one Statement of Support from a community partner, colleague, or other stakeholder required.
  - Statements of Support may be emailed to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu, mailed via Campus Mail or USPS to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303, or completed online: share this link with your Recommender: Faculty Support Statement Form
• Additional materials are welcome via email or surface mail
• Application materials (including statements of support) must be submitted by the Application Date to be considered

Decision Criteria:

• Sustained and meaningful volunteer efforts including service off‐campus
• Positive ambassador for USC Upstate in the community and bridge between USC Upstate and our community
• Contribution to recruiting or encouraging volunteerism in others both on and off campus
• Supports collaboration among stakeholders and/or demonstrates organizational leadership
• Preference given to first‐time awardees

Award Amount:

• $100

Eligibility:

• Full or part‐time faculty with at least 2 semesters of continuous service at USC Upstate

Nomination Procedure:

• Online Nomination Form (nominees will be invited to apply)
• Self‐nominations are welcome. Simply complete the application procedure

Application Procedure:

• Online Reflective Personal Statement describing your volunteer engagement in community Please include any connections to USC Upstate
• At least one Statement of Support from a community partner, colleague, or other stakeholder required.
  - Statements of Support may be emailed to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu, mailed via Campus Mail or USPS to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303, or completed online: share this link with your Recommender: Faculty Support Statement Form
• Additional materials are welcome via email or surface mail
• Application materials (including statements of support) must be submitted by the Application Date to be consider

Decision Criteria:

• Sustained and meaningful volunteer efforts including service off‐campus
• Positive ambassador for USC Upstate in the community and bridge between USC Upstate and our community
• Contribution to recruiting or encouraging volunteerism in others both on and off campusContribution to recruiting or encouraging volunteerism in others both on and off campus
• Supports collaboration among stakeholders and/or demonstrates organizational leadership
• Preference given to first‐time awardees

Award Amount:

• $250

Eligibility:

• Adjunct faculty with at least 2 semesters Service-Learning experience at USC Upstate

•  Significant contribution to development and/or improvement of at least one Service Course

Decision Criteria:

• Meets and exceeds all expectations for Service-Learning at USC Upstate
• Clear indications of best Service-Learning practices, including but not limited to:
  • Enhances higher education's contribution to the public good
  • Meaningful integration of the service experience with course content
  • Ample opportunities for, and guidance in, meaningful reflection 
  • Positive and sustained impact on both students and community
  • Encourages critical thinking and leadership in students
• Sustained reciprocal partnership(s) meeting the needs of community partner(s)
• Innovation design with clear benefits for students, community partners and USC Upstate
• Demonstrates integration and use of best practices in online teaching, supporting the service learning course
• Preference given to first-time awardees

Application Procedure:

• Reflective Personal Statement describing your impact through service and the service experience's impact on you (200~500 words, please). Statements may be emailed to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu or surface mailed (to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303)
• At least one Statement of Support from a co-author, colleague, and/or community partner(s)
• Statements may be emailed to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu or surface mailed (to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303)
• Additional materials are welcome 

• Application materials (including statements of support) must be submitted by the Application Date to be considered

Award Amount:

• $500

Eligibility:

• Full or part‐time faculty or teaching staff with at least 2 semesters Service‐Learning experience at USC Upstate
• At least one newly created Service‐Learning course or traditional course converted to Service Learning

Nomination Procedure:

• Online Nomination Form (nominees will be invited to apply)
• Self‐nominations are welcome. Simply complete the application procedure

Application Procedure:

• Reflective Personal Statement describing your impact through service and the service experience's impact on you AND how the hybrid/online nature of your course has been advantageous (~500 words, please). Statements may be completed online here, emailed (to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu), or surface mailed (to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303)
• Copy(s) of course syllabus(i) may be emailed (to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu), or surface mailed (to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303)
• At least one Statement of Support from a co‐author, colleague, and/or community partner(s)
  - Statements of Support may be emailed to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu, mailed via Campus Mail or USPS to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303, or completed online: share this link with your Recommender: Faculty Support Statement Form
• Additional materials are welcome via email or surface mail
• Application materials (including statements of support) must be submitted by the Application Date to be considered

Decision Criteria:

• Meets and exceeds all expectations for Service‐Learning at USC Upstate
• Clear indications of best Service‐Learning practices, including but not limited to:
  - Enhances higher education's contribution to the public good
  - Meaningful integration of the service experience with course content
  - Ample opportunities for, and guidance in, meaningful reflection
  - Positive and sustained impact on both students and community
  - Encourages critical thinking and leadership in students
• Sustained reciprocal partnership(s) meeting the needs of community partner(s)
• Innovation design with clear benefits for students, community partners and USC Upstate
• Demonstrates integration and use of best practices in online teaching, supporting the service learning course
• Preference given to first‐time awardees

Award Amount:

• $500

Eligibility:

• Full or part‐time faculty or teaching staff with at least 2 semesters Service‐Learning experience at USC Upstate
• At least one newly created Service Learning course or traditional course converted to Service Learning

Nomination Procedure:

• Online Nomination Form (nominees will be invited to apply)
• Self‐nominations are welcome. Simply complete the application procedure

Application Procedure:

• Reflective Personal Statement describing your impact through service and the service experience's impact on you AND how the hybrid/online nature of your course has been advantageous (~500 words, please). Statements may be completed online here, emailed (to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu), or surface mailed (to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303)
• Copy(s) of course syllabus(i) may be emailed (to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu), or surface mailed (to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303)
• At least one Statement of Support from a co‐author, colleague, and/or community partner(s)
  - Statements of Support may be emailed to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu, mailed via Campus Mail or USPS to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303, or completed online: share this link with your Recommender: Faculty Support Statement Form
• Additional materials are welcome via email or surface mail
• Application materials (including statements of support) must be submitted by the Application Date to be considered

Decision Criteria:

• Meets and exceeds all expectations for Service‐Learning at USC Upstate
• Clear indications of best Service‐Learning practices, including but not limited to:
  - Enhances higher education's contribution to the public good
  - Meaningful integration of the service experience with course content
  - Ample opportunities for, and guidance in, meaningful reflection
  - Positive and sustained impact on both students and community
  - Encourages critical thinking and leadership in students
• Sustained reciprocal partnership(s) meeting the needs of community partner(s)
• Innovation design with clear benefits for students, community partners and USC Upstate
• Demonstrates integration and use of best practices in online teaching, supporting the service learning course
• Preference given to first‐time awardees

Award Amount:

• $500

Eligibility:

• Full or part‐time faculty or teaching staff with at least 2 semesters Service Learning experience at USC Upstate
• At least one published paper or creative work relating to Service‐Learning work done at USC Upstate

Nomination Procedure:

• Online Nomination Form (nominees will be invited to apply)
• Self‐nominations are welcome. Simply complete the application procedure

Application Procedure:

• Reflective Personal Statement describing your impact through service and the service experience's impact on you (200~ 500 words, please). Statements may be completed online here, emailed (to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu), or surface mailed (to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303) 
• Copy(s) of published project(s) may be emailed (to OSLCE@uscupstate.edu), or surface mailed (to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303)
• At least one Statement of Support from a co‐author, colleague, and/or community partner(s)
  - Statements of Support may be emailed to ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu, mailed via Campus Mail or USPS to OSLCE, USC Upstate, CLC 203, Spartanburg, SC 29303, or completed online: share this link with your Recommender: Faculty Support Statement Form
• Additional materials are welcome via email or surface mail
• Application materials (including statements of support) must be submitted by the Application Date to be considered

Decision Criteria:

• Positive and sustained community impact as reflected in the published project(s) and personal statement
• Excellence in critical thinking and quality reflection as reflected in the published project(s) and personal statement
• Service accomplishment and professionalism with specific community partner(s) as reflected in the published project(s)
• Potential of the published project to motivate and inspire readers
• Preference given to first‐time awardees